Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Yaoundé
Cameroon · Africa
Hot afternoons and some sun.
One of the best months here
Warm nights can feel muggy.
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
27%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
85%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 73°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Feels 80°F
Rain16%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain22%
Cloud64%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain21%
Cloud64%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain3%
Cloud63%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 69 | 1.6 | 9 | 9.7 | 78 |
| Feb | 87 | 70 | 2.2 | 10 | 9.6 | 77 |
| Mar | 86 | 70 | 5.0 | 20 | 9.0 | 82 |
| Apr | 85 | 69 | 6.7 | 24 | 8.6 | 86 |
| May | 83 | 69 | 6.8 | 26 | 8.7 | 87 |
| Jun | 81 | 69 | 5.9 | 24 | 8.3 | 87 |
| Jul | 80 | 68 | 4.7 | 22 | 7.6 | 87 |
| Aug | 80 | 68 | 4.8 | 23 | 7.1 | 87 |
| Sep | 81 | 68 | 7.2 | 27 | 7.6 | 88 |
| Oct | 81 | 68 | 9.6 | 29 | 7.4 | 90 |
| Nov | 82 | 69 | 6.8 | 22 | 8.4 | 89 |
| Dec | 83 | 69 | 2.1 | 11 | 9.6 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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